Install and configure Typedesk

Let's get Typedesk ready for action. You can use the desktop app, the browser extension, or both, depending on where you write.

Choose how you want to use Typedesk

The desktop app is designed for supported applications across your computer.

Current desktop requirements:

• Windows 10 or later on a 64-bit Intel or AMD computer
• macOS 12 Monterey or later on an Intel or Apple silicon Mac

The browser extension works in supported browser-based tools. Typedesk currently supports Chrome, Firefox, Brave, ChromeOS, Chromebooks, and compatible Chromium-based browsers.

Not sure which version fits your workflow? See the difference between the browser extension and desktop app.

Install the desktop app

1. Download the appropriate version of Typedesk from the Typedesk website.
2. Open the downloaded installer.
3. Follow the installation instructions for Windows or macOS.
4. Open Typedesk and sign in to your account.

On macOS, Typedesk needs Accessibility permission to insert templates into other applications. If macOS asks for permission, open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility and enable Typedesk.

Install the browser extension

1. Open the download page on the Typedesk website.
2. Choose the extension for your supported browser.
3. Add the extension to the browser.
4. Open the extension and sign in to your Typedesk account.

Test your setup

Open a basic text field and try Quick Access:

• Press Alt+C on Windows.
• Press Option+C on macOS.
• Search for a template.
• Press Enter to insert it.

You can also type one of your template shortcuts directly into a supported text field.

Tiny shortcut, big time saver.

Can I use the desktop app and browser extension together?

Yes. They can run at the same time. When the browser extension detects the desktop app, it defers typed-shortcut insertion to the desktop app to help prevent duplicate expansions.

Next, learn how to insert templates with Typedesk.